21.07.2017

Frankfurt tower crane incident

The jib of a luffing tower crane has flipped over the back of the crane on a high rise site in Frankfurt Germany today.

The crane a Wolffkran erected with a free standing counterweight base, and operated by Lupp, is around 70 metres high, the jib is currently hanging over the street which has been closed to traffic. The operator was unharmed.
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The jib flipped over the rear of the crane

A 500 tonne All Terrain crane was due to arrive on site this afternoon to remove the jib and superstructure. A spokesman for the fire service said: “We are prepared for everything. But it does not look like the crane will actually fall over. We are being careful though, because parts of the crane could come loose and fall.”
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A street view